Parents Under Stress: A Social Work Response to a National Health Crisis

SPS Webinar

Thursday, August 14, 2025 (1 – 2 pm ET)

CEs: 1 Social Work contact hour

Presenter:  Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div.

This presentation will address how social workers can support parents through micro-level clinical care and support the mental health of families in schools, including macro-level changes that support both parents and caregivers. Emphasis will be placed on how social media increases parental/youth stress, and the roll of school shootings in parental/youth stress. Supporting “good-enough” parenting will also be addressed.

Objectives:

• Statistical data on parental stress including fears around school shootings.
• How current social media parenting trends adds to parental stress.
• The research behind “good enough” parenting and how to help parents let go of stress and shame.
• Basic parenting principles to build resilient families.

Cost: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS NASW Members: $20 / Non-NASW Member: $35

Register now for "Parents Under Stress: A Social Work Response to a National Health Crisis"